Best Artificial Pupil Surgery Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Ahmet Satici has performed over 20,000 surgical cases throughout his distinguished career in ophthalmology.

• Achieved full professorship status at Harran University – one of Turkey's established medical institutions
• Previously served as an Associate Professor specialising in complex eye health cases
• Active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association
• Completed advanced medical specialisation in ophthalmology at Dicle University
• Focuses on precise surgical outcomes and high standards of patient care

Associate Professor Muhammet Derda Ozer has performed over 25,000 ophthalmic procedures and holds an advanced fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal surgery from the University of Kansas.

• Passed the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) Advanced Examination
• Completed clinical observership at the Wills Eye Institute Ocular Oncology Department
• Expertise in retinal and anterior segment reconstruction for complex eye injuries
• Recognised active member of the Turkish Ophthalmological Association Young Ophthalmologist Council
• Investigated innovative treatments for inflammatory eye diseases in multiple clinical trials

Dr. Hasan Kiziltoprak is an ophthalmologist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and corrective laser procedures. He performs corneal transplants using DALK and DMEK techniques. Dr. Kiziltoprak has published over 40 research articles in international refereed journals.

• Performs No-touch-LASIK and Smart Lens implantation to eliminate the need for glasses.
• Treats keratoconus using crosslinking and corneal ring implantation.
• Specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery.
• Works at Atlas University Hospital, an AACI-accredited facility.

Dr. Ulviye Askerova, MD, is an ophthalmologist. She earned her MD from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2019. She is completing an ophthalmology residency at Göztepe City Hospital / Istanbul Medeniyet University (2021–2025). Her clinical focus includes cataract surgery with intraocular lenses (including trifocal), medical retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and oculoplastics.

She has two peer-reviewed international publications (Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 2023; Medical Journal of Medeniyet, 2025). She has given four presentations at national and international meetings (ASO & TROS 2022; TOD 2023; TOD 2024; ASO & TROS 2024).

She completed the TOD Vitreoretinal Surgery Unit “Basic Techniques in Vitreoretinal Surgery” Skills Transfer Course in May 2024. She has participated in nine congresses, symposia, and webinars from 2022 to 2025, including the TOD National Congresses (56th and 57th) and the 9th TOD Live Surgery Symposium.

Professor Yusuf Yildirim is a highly credentialed ophthalmologist who has performed over 10,000 successful surgeries, specialising in reconstruction and corneal health.

• Holds a Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease Subspecialty Diploma
• Member of the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Certificated by both the European Board and International Council of Ophthalmology
• Leads clinical education as a Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Awarded by the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Dr. Ugur Yayla is an ophthalmologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in vitreo-retinal surgery and treats complex conditions like retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Yayla completed a specialized fellowship in medical retina at Gazi University. He works at a center that serves over 350,000 patients annually.

• Performs retinal detachment surgery and retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) procedures.
• Specializes in cataract surgery with IOL replacement and multifocal lens implants.
• Provides laser vision correction including LASIK, LASEK, and SmartSight techniques.
• Treats glaucoma using laser trabeculoplasty and surgical intervention.

Dr. Emel Basar is a pediatric eye surgery specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on complex strabismus, nystagmus, and eyelid plastic surgery for children and adults. Dr. Basar completed international fellowships at the New York Eye and Ear Hospital and Glasgow Tennent Eye Institute.

• Trained at the Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital Ophthalmology Department.
• Treats double vision, lazy eye, and pediatric tear duct blockages.
• Uses botulinum toxin to manage nystagmus and eye movement paralysis.
• Performs specialized transposition surgery and pupilloplasty.